MARY MCLENDON

• ONN for Breast cancer at SNGH and Hampton wide and North East North Carolina for Pancreas, Sarcoma, Gastric, Hepatobiliary cancers .
• Helped develop and expand the navigation program at Sentara Norfolk Hospital with outside facilities such as EVMS (Eastern Virginia Medical School) surgery and radiation oncology
• Evaluated clinical practice guidelines for relevance within the organization's unique patient population and made recommendations for updates or changes when necessary.
• Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in oncology nursing care.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning and follow-up care for oncology patients.
• Assisted in the development of quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care delivery within the oncology service line.

• Educated high school students in health sciences
• Educated students to become Certified Nurse Assistants with classroom and clinical experience in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.

• ONN for Gyn and GU tumor types
• The job included being the referral centerpiece for the tumor type and arranging for appropriate imaging and appointments prior to patients attending multidisciplinary clinic at MUSC
• Acting as a patient advocate for treatment delay

Served as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and community resources to ensure seamless coordination of care.

• Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Multiple leadership positions as assistant nurse manager and nurse manager
• Supervised staff from as little as 8 to 60 staff members
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
• Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
• Staff educator developed orientation and new education plans for staff and ensured regulatory compliance.
• Performed chart audits and maintained quality indicators for unit for utilization review for all positions